African Pole Spear

Production date
Late 18th Century
Early 19th Century
Description
African Spear. Steel head mounted on wooden shaft in a wrap around fashion. Head is flat and leaf shape, and decorative grooves that follow the outline of the spearhead. Along the centre of the head is a small raised spine.
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Measurements
Total Length: whole: 1300mm
Length: spearhead: 555mm
Length: shaft: 750mm
Circumference: shaft: 8cm
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Other Id
5039
10122
Accession number
2002.150.5

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